Ireland: Statkraft to fund, manage construction of Cushaling Wind Farm

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Statkraft Ireland has confirmed that construction will begin at Cushaling Wind Farm in counties Offaly and Kildare in January 2023. The nine-turbine development, which will deliver 55.8MW of urgently needed clean renewable energy to the grid, represents a EUR 95million investment by the company.

Cushaling Wind Farm incorporates the latest technologies and will mark the first use in the Irish market of the Vestas V162-6.2 MW EnVentus turbines. The turbines, which have a tip height of 185m and will be the largest on any wind farm in Ireland, will maximise the potential of the local wind energy resource. Building on its portfolio of assets, Statkraft will fund and manage the construction of the wind farm and will operate it when it is complete. Community engagement has... ... More: Official Press Release Statkraft

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